National Maintenance Manager

7 days ago


Sydney, Australia Active Tree Services Full time

**Job no**: 493484
**Work type**: Permanent full time
**Location**: Sydney, SA, TAS, Melbourne, Mt Kuring-Gai
**Categories**: Fleet

Aerial Access is seeking a strategic and experienced **National Maintenance Manager** to lead the performance and operations of our workshops across Australia. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring our fleet of trucks, elevated work platforms (EWPs), and specialised plant equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

**The role**:
In this role, you will oversee all state-based workshops, ensuring maintenance operations are aligned with contractual service agreements and schedules. Leading a team of State Maintenance Managers and workshop staff, you will drive excellence in service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.

With more than **650 pieces of equipment**, our **Fleet Services Division** is the engine room of our operations. Our major maintenance depots in **Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Hobart** are critical to supporting our national vegetation management operations. These workshops are staffed by over **30 skilled mechanics**, who work collaboratively to ensure our fleet is always ready to meet the needs of our business and the communities we serve.

In this role, you will:

- Champion effective communication and provide leadership, guidance, and support to State Maintenance Managers.
- Ensure all fleet vehicles and equipment are serviced and maintained in line with schedules and compliance requirements.
- Uphold high standards of workmanship, focusing on quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct regular fleet audits and ensure timely implementation of remedial actions.
- Identify and implement best practices across all workshop operations.
- Ensure full compliance with OHS, environmental legislation, and company policies.
- Maintain optimal workshop resources - including tools, equipment, and personnel.
- Monitor workshop performance to ensure timely, safe, and efficient service delivery.
- Provide expert technical support to mechanics and workshop managers.
- Assist in fleet procurement, analysis, and retirement planning in collaboration with the National Fleet Manager.
- Negotiate favourable terms with preferred suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Undertake additional tasks as directed by the National Fleet Manager.

**What you will need**:

- MR Drivers licence required, HR licence desirable
- Minimum 5 years managing medium to large workshop.
- Mechanical qualification (Cert III Minimum in Plant Operations or Heavy Diesel)
- Hold a current NSW Heavy Vehicle Inspectors licence
- Experience in general fleet Maintenance.
- A highly motivated, positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability working within a fast-paced environment.
- Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Outlook and Excel

**Great, but not essential**:

- Experience with Maintenance software highly desirable.
- Experience with EWP maintenance requirements highly desirable
- Hydraulics experience desired.
- Experience with Isuzu, Hino, Mercedes, Mitsubishi Volvo desirable but not essential.

**What can we offer you**:

- Full-time permanent role with national responsibility.
- Competitive salary + super + performance bonus.
- Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided.
- Work with a supportive, high-performing team.
- Employee benefits and discounts on a wide range of products and services.

**About Aerial Access**:
We are an Australian family-owned essential service with a national footprint. Access Australia has been a major supplier of Elevated Work Platforms in Australia for more than 25 years. Our truck mounted EWPs are recognised as industry leaders, specialising in insulated elevated work platforms known for their simplicity in operation and long-life design. We specialise in equipment for the arboriculture industry while also offering an extensive line of models for a variety of other industries.

Today, we stand strong with over 1000 dedicated employees and an enthusiastic management team deeply invested in harnessing new technology to enhance our arboreal operations and vegetation management.

The Fleet Services Division of Active Tree Services manages the design, procurement, through life maintenance and disposal of varied major equipment. Our team of over 30 mechanics across our four (4) workshop locations provide maintenance support to our 650+ pieces of equipment. Every member of our maintenance team is highly valued, and we remain committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all can thrive. As a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-driven enterprise, we pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our operations and their clients.

Join us and be a part of a thriving company that puts its people at the heart of its success

**Advertised**: 28 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:



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